Add 9/42 and 63/90
9/42 + 63/90 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
9/42 = 9 × 15/42 × 15 = 135/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
63/90 = 63 × 7/90 × 7 = 441/630 - Add the two like fractions:
135/630 + 441/630 = 135 + 441/630 = 576/630 - 576/630 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 9/42 + 63/90 = 32/35
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